Employment Opportunities
GWAAR Job Opportunities
Health Promotion Program Specialist
The Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR) is seeking a dedicated, full-time Health Promotion Program Specialist to join our team. This position plays a key role in supporting Wisconsin’s county and tribal aging units and Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC), with a primary focus on health promotion programming and supportive services.
As a Health Promotion Program Specialist, you will provide training, technical assistance, and program guidance to promote excellence and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. This is a full-time remote position with required travel throughout GWAAR’s 70-county, 11-tribe service region. The starting salary range is $66,000 to $71,000 annually.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent related experience, is preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision. Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and initiative are required.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to:
Jean Lynch
Program Specialist Manager
Jean.lynch@gwaar.org
Fiscal Assistant
The Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR) is looking for a full-time Fiscal Assistant. This position works in the GWAAR Fiscal Department supporting programs in a wide variety of fiscal activities including the distribution and tracking of all contracts, amendments, and agreements; the collection and review of all provider annual audit reports. This position will also assist GWAAR Fiscal Staff in the coordination of Aging Unit site reviews…primarily in the organization and tracking of incoming documents, which may include follow-up with Aging Units to make sure we receive the documentation requested. This position may assist the GWAAR Lead Accountant in entering journal entries and providing support with Accounts Payable and Receivable processes. All Fiscal positions will learn the full scope of what GWAAR Fiscal provides to the Aging Network…this allows for a better understanding of how their role and work enhances and impacts the work of other GWAAR Fiscal Staff and our Aging Network partners. Our Fiscal Staff work together as a cohesive team on a regular basis…and this position will be expected to work collaboratively with all GWAAR Staff in a virtual and in-person team environment. All GWAAR Fiscal Staff will work directly with our partners in the Aging Network and those interactions will be conducted professionally and provide excellent customer service.
This position can be located at a home office or at our Madison office. Starting salary range is $43,680-$47.840 annually.
Minimum two years of fiscal experience. Competent and skilled in the use of Microsoft programs, especially Teams, SharePoint, Lists, To Do, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Strong written and verbal communication skills along with some Customer Service experience. Ability to function independently without direct supervision and work within deadlines. Ability to work with a diverse population. Must live in Wisconsin and be able to travel within the state including occasional overnight travel and possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
To apply, send cover letter and resume to info@gwaar.org
Advocacy and Public Policy Director
This role is responsible for mobilizing the aging network, building powerful coalitions, developing partnerships with other advocate organizations across the state, and representing the interests of older adults and family caregivers before state and federal governing bodies. As a primary liaison to the Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN), this position will synchronize regional and statewide efforts to advance policy priorities and ensure the voices of older adults are heard. This position can be located at a home office or at our Madison office. Starting salary range is $85,000-$90,000 annually.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least 5 years of experience in the field of aging or community organizing or an equivalent combination of training and experience related to the duties of this position. Knowledge of the aging and long-term services network, the legislative process, lobbying requirements as well as experience in grassroots organizing, systems advocacy and government relations preferred by not required. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team while also functioning independently with minimal supervision. Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and initiative are required. Must live in Wisconsin and be able to travel within the state including occasional overnight travel and possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
To apply, send cover letter and resume to info@gwaar.org
Veteran Self-Directed Program (VSDP) Care Consultant
The Veteran Self-Directed Program (VSDP) helps Veterans needing assistance choose their own caregivers, services, and supports to be able to safely and successfully remain living in their home. In conjunction with the Veteran and their family, the VSDP Care Consultant is responsible for assessing the Veteran’s abilities and level of functioning, identifying areas of need and preferences for meeting those needs, developing a care plan to meet the needs; assisting the Veteran and family caregiver with setting up and purchasing goods and services within their individual budget allocation; and assisting the Veteran with monitoring service provision. This position requires a significant amount of travel within the North Chicago, Tomah, Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis VAMC catchment areas.
Ideal candidate will be located in Central, South-Central, Southwestern, or Southeastern Wisconsin.
To apply, send cover letter and resume to the following:
Lisa Drouin, VA Programs Manager
Lisa.Drouin@GWAAR.org
GWAAR is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. GWAAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
